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West Yorkshire is home to an incredible array of talent - both on and off the stage! We wanted to shine a Spotlight On some of the amazing people working in our region. If you have someone you would like to feature (self-nominations welcome) please contact: westyorkshiremusicnetwork@gmail.com Who are you and what do you do? I'm Grace Garcia and I'm a 23-year-old DJ, producer, and aspiring radio presenter from Leeds. I host and co-produce a dance music focused podcast called '

SisterHudd is starting a new chapter for women in music across Huddersfield and Kirklees. We want you to help shape what comes next. We’re hosting an open conversation and networking session for women artists, musicians, DJs, and producers, and anyone passionate about making the local music scene more inclusive and supportive. This is a community consultation workshop designed to listen, connect, and co-create the future of SisterHudd. We want to understand: What are the barr

Dance To The Radio & Futuresound Artist Management are looking to hire a music-loving Marketing & Label Assistant working directly on artist campaigns for our record labels and management company artists. Responsibilities: Writing and executing marketing and content plans for artist campaigns. Basic content filming and video editing and advising artists what content works best for each platform. Managing social media channels for our labels. Creating and reporting on digital

Grow:Project provides grants to support one-off projects that push creative boundaries and deliver lasting cultural impact. Grants are available from £4,000 to £8,000. Applications will reopen on Monday 13 October 2025, with a deadline for completed applications of 12 noon on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Find out more and apply!

FAC Artist Days are all about artists: their stories, their challenges and their journey. Find out how to get the most out of your music, your fanbase and your rights - and how to pick and get more from your business partners - with practical advice and case studies from fellow artists, and the very latest insights on streaming, touring, marketing and music tech. Presented by the Featured Artists Coalition and CMU’s Chris Cooke, each stop on our UK tour brings together local

Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bradford Explore the key steps to releasing and managing your music successfully and unlock the full potential of your creative works in this session with the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music. The Musicians’ Union will break down: How copyright law protects your work The difference between Master Rights and Publishing Rights — and how they relate to PRS, MCPS and PPL How record labels and music publishers m

Job Description We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lecturer in Lighting Design & Technology to join our academic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong professional profile in entertainment lighting to inspire and educate the next generation of live event professionals. You will: Teach and assess across undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses, delivering both theory and practice. Support curriculum development and interdisciplinary c

Deadline 9th November Calling all visual artists and catnip consumers! Elusive Jazz are looking for a VJ / visual visionary for a catbandcat gig in Leeds on 18th December 2025! Theme: Catnip jungle, with snakes and wolves. Fee: £120 (+food & travel on the day of the event) Job Responsibilities: - Creating live visuals on the day. - Liaising with the performers to help create a vibrant night. - Helping with the brand identity of the event. Eligibility: This opportunity is t

Join Calder Groove Youth Music Collective and Launchpad in empowering the next generation of Calderdale’s music creators and industry...

Help Musicians: Next Level fund has reopened! This is the final time it will be available in 2025. Recipients receive: Up to £3,000 that...

Help Musicians is now accepting applications for the 2025 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award! Deadline for applications is at 5pm on...

Wakefield Exchange are looking for talented musicians and bands to perform. Whether you’re a local artist or a touring act, they want to...

South Asian Arts are recruiting for two positions: Senior Finance and Operations Manager and Fundraising Assistant! Fundraising Assistant...

Parish, Huddersfield are on the lookout for some keen, excited, musical, talented promoters to come join their Parish Events CIC squad!...

Kirklees Most Wanted is a collaborative project aimed at showcasing the vibrant music scene in Kirklees. We believe that local artists...

West Yorkshire is home to an incredible array of talent - both on and off the stage! We wanted to shine a Spotlight On some of the...

Super Friendz in Leeds are hiring for a Digital Marketing Executive! Closing Date: 8th August Click here for job description To apply...

The Production Awards Introducing the Spotlight Award – a brand-new category celebrating emerging composer talent. For the first time,...

Position: Slam Dunk Marketing Manager (Festivals/Touring) Employer: Slam Dunk Limited Category: Music Location: UK - Leeds Salary: DOE...

Job title: Head of Wetherby Music Centre Salary: PO3 *GBP*41,511 - *GBP*44,711 (pro rata) Hours: 7.3 hours Contract: Temporary for 1...